Interpretation of Rate/Trend Comparison by Cancer Data

Death Rate/Trend Comparison by Cancer, death years through 2013South Carolina Counties versus United States

All Cancer SitesAll Races, Both SexesSorted by Priority Index

United States

The priority index is -

The recent trend is falling

This death rate is - the US rate

The average deaths per year (2009-2013) is 577,303

The annual death rate (2009-2013) is 168.5 per 100,000 with a 95% confidence interval from 168.3 to 168.7

The rate ratio is -0.0

The average annual percent change in death rates is -1.5 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.6 to -1.5

The recent trend period is 2009 - 2013

South Carolina

The priority index is 8

The recent trend is falling

This death rate is similar to the US rate

The average deaths per year (2009-2013) is 9,499

The annual death rate (2009-2013) is 180.0 per 100,000 with a 95% confidence interval from 178.4 to 181.7

The rate ratio is 1.1

The average annual percent change in death rates is -1.4 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.6 to -1.2

The recent trend period is 2009 - 2013

Barnwell County

The priority index is 4

The recent trend is stable

This death rate is above the US rate

The average deaths per year (2009-2013) is 55

The annual death rate (2009-2013) is 212.1 per 100,000 with a 95% confidence interval from 187.2 to 239.5

The rate ratio is 1.3

The average annual percent change in death rates is -0.3 with a 95% confidence interval from -0.9 to 0.4

The recent trend period is 2009 - 2013

Chester County

The priority index is 4

The recent trend is stable

This death rate is above the US rate

The average deaths per year (2009-2013) is 86

The annual death rate (2009-2013) is 215.6 per 100,000 with a 95% confidence interval from 195.3 to 237.5

The rate ratio is 1.3

The average annual percent change in death rates is -0.5 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.2 to 0.1

The recent trend period is 2009 - 2013

Chesterfield County

The priority index is 4

The recent trend is stable

This death rate is above the US rate

The average deaths per year (2009-2013) is 109

The annual death rate (2009-2013) is 206.2 per 100,000 with a 95% confidence interval from 188.8 to 224.7

The rate ratio is 1.2

The average annual percent change in death rates is -0.5 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.2 to 0.1

The recent trend period is 2009 - 2013

Colleton County

The priority index is 4

The recent trend is stable

This death rate is above the US rate

The average deaths per year (2009-2013) is 105

The annual death rate (2009-2013) is 211.7 per 100,000 with a 95% confidence interval from 193.6 to 231.3

The rate ratio is 1.3

The average annual percent change in death rates is -0.2 with a 95% confidence interval from -0.9 to 0.5

The recent trend period is 2009 - 2013

Dillon County

The priority index is 4

The recent trend is stable

This death rate is above the US rate

The average deaths per year (2009-2013) is 73

The annual death rate (2009-2013) is 204.7 per 100,000 with a 95% confidence interval from 183.8 to 227.3

The rate ratio is 1.2

The average annual percent change in death rates is -0.8 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.7 to 0.1

The recent trend period is 2009 - 2013

Georgetown County

The priority index is 4

The recent trend is stable

This death rate is above the US rate

The average deaths per year (2009-2013) is 173

The annual death rate (2009-2013) is 190.9 per 100,000 with a 95% confidence interval from 177.9 to 204.7

The rate ratio is 1.1

The average annual percent change in death rates is 1.5 with a 95% confidence interval from -0.8 to 3.8

The recent trend period is 2009 - 2013

Hampton County

The priority index is 4

The recent trend is stable

This death rate is above the US rate

The average deaths per year (2009-2013) is 49

The annual death rate (2009-2013) is 205.4 per 100,000 with a 95% confidence interval from 180.1 to 233.4

The rate ratio is 1.2

The average annual percent change in death rates is -0.1 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.0 to 0.8

The recent trend period is 2009 - 2013

Laurens County

The priority index is 4

The recent trend is stable

This death rate is above the US rate

The average deaths per year (2009-2013) is 164

The annual death rate (2009-2013) is 202.6 per 100,000 with a 95% confidence interval from 188.7 to 217.2

The rate ratio is 1.2

The average annual percent change in death rates is -0.4 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.0 to 0.2

The recent trend period is 2009 - 2013

Lee County

The priority index is 4

The recent trend is stable

This death rate is above the US rate

The average deaths per year (2009-2013) is 55

The annual death rate (2009-2013) is 247.3 per 100,000 with a 95% confidence interval from 218.3 to 279.2

The rate ratio is 1.5

The average annual percent change in death rates is 0.7 with a 95% confidence interval from -0.3 to 1.7

The recent trend period is 2009 - 2013

Marlboro County

The priority index is 4

The recent trend is stable

This death rate is above the US rate

The average deaths per year (2009-2013) is 73

The annual death rate (2009-2013) is 231.1 per 100,000 with a 95% confidence interval from 207.5 to 256.7

The rate ratio is 1.4

The average annual percent change in death rates is -1.0 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.1 to 0.1

The recent trend period is 2009 - 2013

Union County

The priority index is 4

The recent trend is stable

This death rate is above the US rate

The average deaths per year (2009-2013) is 79

The annual death rate (2009-2013) is 207.1 per 100,000 with a 95% confidence interval from 187.0 to 229.1

The rate ratio is 1.2

The average annual percent change in death rates is -0.2 with a 95% confidence interval from -0.9 to 0.4

The recent trend period is 2009 - 2013

Williamsburg County

The priority index is 4

The recent trend is stable

This death rate is above the US rate

The average deaths per year (2009-2013) is 95

The annual death rate (2009-2013) is 224.8 per 100,000 with a 95% confidence interval from 204.5 to 246.7

The rate ratio is 1.3

The average annual percent change in death rates is 0.1 with a 95% confidence interval from -0.8 to 0.9

The recent trend period is 2009 - 2013

Cherokee County

The priority index is 5

The recent trend is falling

This death rate is above the US rate

The average deaths per year (2009-2013) is 120

The annual death rate (2009-2013) is 187.8 per 100,000 with a 95% confidence interval from 172.8 to 203.8

The rate ratio is 1.1

The average annual percent change in death rates is -3.2 with a 95% confidence interval from -5.1 to -1.3

The recent trend period is 2009 - 2013

Clarendon County

The priority index is 5

The recent trend is falling

This death rate is above the US rate

The average deaths per year (2009-2013) is 90

The annual death rate (2009-2013) is 194.1 per 100,000 with a 95% confidence interval from 176.0 to 213.7

The rate ratio is 1.2

The average annual percent change in death rates is -0.6 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.2 to -0.0

The recent trend period is 2009 - 2013

Darlington County

The priority index is 5

The recent trend is falling

This death rate is above the US rate

The average deaths per year (2009-2013) is 168

The annual death rate (2009-2013) is 206.8 per 100,000 with a 95% confidence interval from 192.7 to 221.6

The rate ratio is 1.2

The average annual percent change in death rates is -0.8 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.1 to -0.4

The recent trend period is 2009 - 2013

Fairfield County

The priority index is 5

The recent trend is falling

This death rate is above the US rate

The average deaths per year (2009-2013) is 62

The annual death rate (2009-2013) is 201.9 per 100,000 with a 95% confidence interval from 179.5 to 226.6

The rate ratio is 1.2

The average annual percent change in death rates is -1.2 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.0 to -0.4

The recent trend period is 2009 - 2013

Florence County

The priority index is 5

The recent trend is falling

This death rate is above the US rate

The average deaths per year (2009-2013) is 297

The annual death rate (2009-2013) is 195.5 per 100,000 with a 95% confidence interval from 185.5 to 206.0

The rate ratio is 1.2

The average annual percent change in death rates is -1.0 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.4 to -0.6

The recent trend period is 2009 - 2013

Kershaw County

The priority index is 5

The recent trend is falling

This death rate is above the US rate

The average deaths per year (2009-2013) is 162

The annual death rate (2009-2013) is 219.4 per 100,000 with a 95% confidence interval from 204.3 to 235.4

The rate ratio is 1.3

The average annual percent change in death rates is -0.6 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.0 to -0.1

The recent trend period is 2009 - 2013

Marion County

The priority index is 5

The recent trend is falling

This death rate is above the US rate

The average deaths per year (2009-2013) is 77

The annual death rate (2009-2013) is 193.6 per 100,000 with a 95% confidence interval from 174.3 to 214.6

The rate ratio is 1.1

The average annual percent change in death rates is -1.0 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.7 to -0.3

The recent trend period is 2009 - 2013

Orangeburg County

The priority index is 5

The recent trend is falling

This death rate is above the US rate

The average deaths per year (2009-2013) is 215

The annual death rate (2009-2013) is 194.1 per 100,000 with a 95% confidence interval from 182.4 to 206.4

The rate ratio is 1.2

The average annual percent change in death rates is -0.9 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.3 to -0.6

The recent trend period is 2009 - 2013

York County

The priority index is 5

The recent trend is falling

This death rate is above the US rate

The average deaths per year (2009-2013) is 421

The annual death rate (2009-2013) is 185.8 per 100,000 with a 95% confidence interval from 177.8 to 194.2

The rate ratio is 1.1

The average annual percent change in death rates is -0.8 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.2 to -0.5

The recent trend period is 2009 - 2013

Anderson County

The priority index is 6

The recent trend is stable

This death rate is similar to the US rate

The average deaths per year (2009-2013) is 409

The annual death rate (2009-2013) is 177.3 per 100,000 with a 95% confidence interval from 169.6 to 185.3

The rate ratio is 1.1

The average annual percent change in death rates is -1.2 with a 95% confidence interval from -4.0 to 1.8

The recent trend period is 2009 - 2013

Calhoun County

The priority index is 6

The recent trend is stable

This death rate is similar to the US rate

The average deaths per year (2009-2013) is 30

The annual death rate (2009-2013) is 150.9 per 100,000 with a 95% confidence interval from 127.0 to 178.4

The rate ratio is 0.9

The average annual percent change in death rates is -0.7 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.2 to 0.8

The recent trend period is 2009 - 2013

Jasper County

The priority index is 6

The recent trend is stable

This death rate is similar to the US rate

The average deaths per year (2009-2013) is 47

The annual death rate (2009-2013) is 179.1 per 100,000 with a 95% confidence interval from 156.2 to 204.3

The rate ratio is 1.1

The average annual percent change in death rates is -0.3 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.5 to 1.0

The recent trend period is 2009 - 2013

Abbeville County

The priority index is 8

The recent trend is falling

This death rate is similar to the US rate

The average deaths per year (2009-2013) is 61

The annual death rate (2009-2013) is 183.7 per 100,000 with a 95% confidence interval from 163.2 to 206.3

The rate ratio is 1.1

The average annual percent change in death rates is -0.9 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.7 to -0.1

The recent trend period is 2009 - 2013

Aiken County

The priority index is 8

The recent trend is falling

This death rate is similar to the US rate

The average deaths per year (2009-2013) is 330

The annual death rate (2009-2013) is 164.3 per 100,000 with a 95% confidence interval from 156.3 to 172.6

The rate ratio is 1.0

The average annual percent change in death rates is -2.6 with a 95% confidence interval from -3.9 to -1.4

The recent trend period is 2009 - 2013

Allendale County

The priority index is 8

The recent trend is falling

This death rate is similar to the US rate

The average deaths per year (2009-2013) is 23

The annual death rate (2009-2013) is 197.6 per 100,000 with a 95% confidence interval from 162.0 to 238.9

The rate ratio is 1.2

The average annual percent change in death rates is -1.3 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.6 to -0.0

The recent trend period is 2009 - 2013

Bamberg County

The priority index is 8

The recent trend is falling

This death rate is similar to the US rate

The average deaths per year (2009-2013) is 39

The annual death rate (2009-2013) is 187.5 per 100,000 with a 95% confidence interval from 161.6 to 216.6

The rate ratio is 1.1

The average annual percent change in death rates is -1.0 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.9 to -0.1

The recent trend period is 2009 - 2013

Berkeley County

The priority index is 8

The recent trend is falling

This death rate is similar to the US rate

The average deaths per year (2009-2013) is 287

The annual death rate (2009-2013) is 175.8 per 100,000 with a 95% confidence interval from 166.4 to 185.6

The rate ratio is 1.0

The average annual percent change in death rates is -1.8 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.2 to -1.4

The recent trend period is 2009 - 2013

Charleston County

The priority index is 8

The recent trend is falling

This death rate is similar to the US rate

The average deaths per year (2009-2013) is 668

The annual death rate (2009-2013) is 173.7 per 100,000 with a 95% confidence interval from 167.7 to 179.8

The rate ratio is 1.0

The average annual percent change in death rates is -1.4 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.7 to -1.0

The recent trend period is 2009 - 2013

Dorchester County

The priority index is 8

The recent trend is falling

This death rate is similar to the US rate

The average deaths per year (2009-2013) is 210

The annual death rate (2009-2013) is 172.9 per 100,000 with a 95% confidence interval from 162.2 to 184.2

The rate ratio is 1.0

The average annual percent change in death rates is -2.1 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.9 to -1.4

The recent trend period is 2009 - 2013

Edgefield County

The priority index is 8

The recent trend is falling

This death rate is similar to the US rate

The average deaths per year (2009-2013) is 48

The annual death rate (2009-2013) is 157.8 per 100,000 with a 95% confidence interval from 137.8 to 180.0

The rate ratio is 0.9

The average annual percent change in death rates is -1.7 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.7 to -0.7

The recent trend period is 2009 - 2013

Greenville County

The priority index is 8

The recent trend is falling

This death rate is similar to the US rate

The average deaths per year (2009-2013) is 860

The annual death rate (2009-2013) is 175.4 per 100,000 with a 95% confidence interval from 170.1 to 180.8

The rate ratio is 1.0

The average annual percent change in death rates is -0.9 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.1 to -0.7

The recent trend period is 2009 - 2013

Greenwood County

The priority index is 8

The recent trend is falling

This death rate is similar to the US rate

The average deaths per year (2009-2013) is 155

The annual death rate (2009-2013) is 182.4 per 100,000 with a 95% confidence interval from 169.6 to 195.9

The rate ratio is 1.1

The average annual percent change in death rates is -1.2 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.7 to -0.7

The recent trend period is 2009 - 2013

Horry County

The priority index is 8

The recent trend is falling

This death rate is similar to the US rate

The average deaths per year (2009-2013) is 648

The annual death rate (2009-2013) is 178.6 per 100,000 with a 95% confidence interval from 172.3 to 185.1

The rate ratio is 1.1

The average annual percent change in death rates is -1.0 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.3 to -0.7

The recent trend period is 2009 - 2013

Lancaster County

The priority index is 8

The recent trend is falling

This death rate is similar to the US rate

The average deaths per year (2009-2013) is 160

The annual death rate (2009-2013) is 167.3 per 100,000 with a 95% confidence interval from 155.6 to 179.6

The rate ratio is 1.0

The average annual percent change in death rates is -1.2 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.9 to -0.6

The recent trend period is 2009 - 2013

Lexington County

The priority index is 8

The recent trend is falling

This death rate is similar to the US rate

The average deaths per year (2009-2013) is 468

The annual death rate (2009-2013) is 166.8 per 100,000 with a 95% confidence interval from 160.0 to 173.9

The rate ratio is 1.0

The average annual percent change in death rates is -1.4 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.8 to -1.0

The recent trend period is 2009 - 2013

McCormick County

The priority index is 8

The recent trend is falling

This death rate is similar to the US rate

The average deaths per year (2009-2013) is 27

The annual death rate (2009-2013) is 159.8 per 100,000 with a 95% confidence interval from 132.3 to 192.5

The rate ratio is 0.9

The average annual percent change in death rates is -2.4 with a 95% confidence interval from -3.2 to -1.5

The recent trend period is 2009 - 2013

Newberry County

The priority index is 8

The recent trend is falling

This death rate is similar to the US rate

The average deaths per year (2009-2013) is 89

The annual death rate (2009-2013) is 185.1 per 100,000 with a 95% confidence interval from 167.9 to 203.6

The rate ratio is 1.1

The average annual percent change in death rates is -0.9 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.6 to -0.3

The recent trend period is 2009 - 2013

Oconee County

The priority index is 8

The recent trend is falling

This death rate is similar to the US rate

The average deaths per year (2009-2013) is 182

The annual death rate (2009-2013) is 172.9 per 100,000 with a 95% confidence interval from 161.5 to 184.9

The rate ratio is 1.0

The average annual percent change in death rates is -1.1 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.7 to -0.6

The recent trend period is 2009 - 2013

Pickens County

The priority index is 8

The recent trend is falling

This death rate is similar to the US rate

The average deaths per year (2009-2013) is 216

The annual death rate (2009-2013) is 165.3 per 100,000 with a 95% confidence interval from 155.4 to 175.6

The rate ratio is 1.0

The average annual percent change in death rates is -0.9 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.3 to -0.6

The recent trend period is 2009 - 2013

Richland County

The priority index is 8

The recent trend is falling

This death rate is similar to the US rate

The average deaths per year (2009-2013) is 629

The annual death rate (2009-2013) is 184.8 per 100,000 with a 95% confidence interval from 178.2 to 191.5

The rate ratio is 1.1

The average annual percent change in death rates is -1.3 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.6 to -0.9

The recent trend period is 2009 - 2013

Saluda County

The priority index is 8

The recent trend is falling

This death rate is similar to the US rate

The average deaths per year (2009-2013) is 40

The annual death rate (2009-2013) is 160.1 per 100,000 with a 95% confidence interval from 138.5 to 184.4

The rate ratio is 1.0

The average annual percent change in death rates is -1.8 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.7 to -0.9

The recent trend period is 2009 - 2013

Spartanburg County

The priority index is 8

The recent trend is falling

This death rate is similar to the US rate

The average deaths per year (2009-2013) is 579

The annual death rate (2009-2013) is 181.6 per 100,000 with a 95% confidence interval from 175.0 to 188.5

The rate ratio is 1.1

The average annual percent change in death rates is -2.3 with a 95% confidence interval from -3.6 to -1.0

The recent trend period is 2009 - 2013

Sumter County

The priority index is 8

The recent trend is falling

This death rate is similar to the US rate

The average deaths per year (2009-2013) is 213

The annual death rate (2009-2013) is 185.2 per 100,000 with a 95% confidence interval from 174.1 to 196.8

The rate ratio is 1.1

The average annual percent change in death rates is -2.4 with a 95% confidence interval from -3.6 to -1.1

The recent trend period is 2009 - 2013

Beaufort County

The priority index is 9

The recent trend is falling

This death rate is below the US rate

The average deaths per year (2009-2013) is 352

The annual death rate (2009-2013) is 146.9 per 100,000 with a 95% confidence interval from 139.8 to 154.2

The rate ratio is 0.9

The average annual percent change in death rates is -1.5 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.0 to -1.0

The recent trend period is 2009 - 2013

Notes: Created by statecancerprofiles.cancer.gov on 12/09/2016 10:25 am.

Trend2Rising when 95% confidence interval of average annual percent change is above 0.Stable when 95% confidence interval of average annual percent change includes 0.Falling when 95% confidence interval of average annual percent change is below 0.Rate ComparisonAbove when 95% confident the rate is above and Rate Ratio3 > 1.10Similar when unable to conclude above or below with confidence.Below when 95% confident the rate is below and Rate Ratio3 < 0.90

* Data has been suppressed to ensure confidentiality and stability of rate and trendestimates.** Data are too sparse to provide stable estimates of annual rates needed to calculate trend.1 Priority indices were created by ordering from rates that are rising and above the comparison rate to rates that are falling and below the comparison rate.2 Recent trend in death rates is Average Annual Percent Change (AAPC) based on the APCs calculated by Joinpoint Regression Program (Version 4.3.0.0). Due to data availability issues, the time period used in the calculation of the joinpoint regression model may differ for selected counties.3 Rate ratio is the county rate divided by the US rate.

Source: Death data provided by the National Vital Statistics System public use data file. Death rates calculated by the National Cancer Institute using SEER*Stat. Death rates are age-adjusted to the 2000 US standard population (19 age groups: <1, 1-4, 5-9, ... , 80-84, 85+). The Healthy People 2020 goals are based on rates adjusted using different methods but the differences should be minimal. Population counts for denominators are based on Census populations as modified by NCI. The 1969-2013 US Population Data File is used with mortality data.

Note: When the population size for a denominator is small, the rates may be unstable. A rate is unstable when a small change in the numerator (e.g., only one or two additional cases) has a dramatic effect on the calculated rate. Suppression is used to avoid misinterpretation when rates are unstable.